Meaning & use
striations
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A series of thin, parallel lines or grooves on a surface.
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Geologists studied the striations on the rock to understand how glaciers had moved across it.
Under the microscope, the muscle tissue showed distinct striations.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in geology (glacial striations on rock) and biology (striated muscle tissue).
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